Job Details
Level: Experienced
Job Location: Hayward Area Recreation District (HARD) - Hayward, CA
Position Type: Hourly
Education Level: None
Salary Range: $19.98 - $26.97 Hourly
Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Recreation
Are you a fun-loving individual who enjoys working with kids aged 6-11? Do you have experience in developing summer camp activities and games that keep children engaged? If so, we need you to be a part of H.A.R.D.'s Camp Programs this summer and make a positive impact on our community's youth! Our Park Explorers Summer Camp is an 8-week program that promotes appreciation for nature through safe and age-appropriate activities like nature exploration, group games, and arts & crafts. We require Day Camp Counselors with demonstrated experience in leading outdoor camps to join our team. As a Day Camp Counselor, you will be responsible for supervising participants on-site, implementing the camp's curriculum, and leading daily activities in a safe and enjoyable manner. You will also be a mentor and role model to campers, building positive relationships with them. We are looking for individuals with excellent leadership, organizational, customer service, and time management skills. Your patience, flexibility, responsibility, and enthusiasm will also be valuable qualities that we seek. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our community's youth this summer! Training will be provided. This is a seasonal, summer-time position working up to 40 hours per week. Here are the details about the positions: - Available Positions: 13
- Hourly Rate: $19.98/hour - $26.97/hour
- Work Schedule: Mondays - Fridays 40 hours/week
- Typical Work hours: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
- Part-Time, Seasonal, Hourly, Non-Exempt Position
- Work Location: Multiple Parks in the District
- Anticipated Start Date: June 10, 2024
- Duration: Summer season will run from June 10 th to August 9 th
- Not to exceed 960 hours per fiscal year. (July 1 - June 30)
First review of applications will be February 20 th , 2024. Applications received after first review will be reviewed as we receive them. This posting may close at any time. POSITION SUMMARY Under general supervision from the Recreation Supervisor, assists with the developing and implementation all age appropriate curriculum and activities related to daily operation of a District program site in order to ensure the safety and well-being of participants and perform related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Incumbents in this class are primarily responsible for supervision to children enrolled in the program; planning age appropriate curriculum for children; establishing and maintaining supportive relationships with children and parents; and sanitization of program equipment. This class can be distinguished from the class of Lead Counselor because incumbents in this class primarily oversee one program camp/site and do not have advanced education to perform work more independently.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Incumbents may not perform all duties. Duties include but are not limited to the following:
- Participate in developing, organizing, and leading recreation activities; participate in the development of activities to fit the abilities and interest of the participants
- Follow and implement assigned curriculum, including teaching, overseeing, and/or coaching activities, which may include arts and crafts, group games, and sports; maintains group and individual discipline and code of conduct
- Facilitate safe and positive recreation experiences; ensure a safe environment; assess and minimizes risks; assess and respond to potential injuries and prepare incident reports
- Maintain accurate attendance and complete required records; maintain appropriate confidential records
- Manage the storage and inventory of equipment and supplies
- Participates in meeting and training sessions
- Maintain good public relations
- At all times, demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors and the public
- Performs other duties as assigned
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. The functions of this position are performed indoors and/or outdoors depending on season. Incumbents must wear an appropriate uniform with identification and protective equipment. The environment requires working in climate-controlled indoor environments as well as various weather conditions, including heat and sunshine when outdoors. Specialized aspects of the work environment may also include high noise levels, interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing safety and departmental policies and procedures. Incumbents may be assigned an irregular working schedule including weekends, early mornings, evenings and holidays and may have to travel between various locations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have: hearing and speech adequate to communicate in person, by telephone, and to speak loudly in a noisy setting; vision adequate to clearly distinguish distance, color, depth perception and persons to identify signs of distress; bodily movement adequate to frequently sit, stand, walk, run, jump, climb, reach, turn, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, and push/pull; ability to raise arms above shoulder height; manual dexterity adequate to grasp objects, use fine manipulation, write and operate office machines and equipment; strength and endurance to perform medium to heavy physical work, perform lifting and carrying of items/persons up to 50 pounds, and work outdoors in the heat or cold for prolonged periods of time.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Ability and Skill to:
- Work with adults, children and families participating in a variety of recreational activities
- Monitor compliance with District regulations and policies, and general safety practices related to recreation activities; firmly but tactfully enforce rules and regulations
- React quickly and calmly in emergencies
- Administer first aid, CPR and/or artificial respiration
- Maintain discipline, order and safety in a crowded and loud environment
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
- Communicate effectively with a wide range of people
- Operate office equipment including computers, scanners, calculators, printers, and copiers
- Respond appropriately to changing situations and stressful conditions
- Maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the work
Knowledge of:
- Principles and methods used in organizing, conducting, and supervising recreational activities
- Common crafts, sports, games, and recreation activities appropriate for preschool age children
- Basic youth development principles
- Computer skills to include Microsoft Office
- Basic first aid and safety practices and procedures
- Customer service principles
- Standard safety rules and regulations related to public recreation activities
Education/Experience/Training:
- Completion of two years in high school
- At least 2 years of experience with working with elementary and teenage children in a structured or supervised program
- Possession of or ability to obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification within two-weeks of employment
Special Requirements:
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- If 16-18 years of age and still in high school, must possess a valid work permit
- If 18 years of age or older, must pass a fingerprint and/or background clearance prior to employment
- Ability to obtain Mandated Reporter Training Certification may be required
- Completion of the Hepatitis B vaccination series is recommended
- Verification of ID and ability work in the USA
- Provide proof of negative TB Skin Test
